Peter Mel Surfing Results
..May 2, 20012 – Oceanside, CA – Peter Mel was officially awarded the Big Wave World Tour Title in New
Peter Mel was officially awarded the Big Wave World Tour Title in Newport Beach, CA on Sunday, April 29th 201..r to represent Australia on the Big Wave World Tour! It is also a huge honor to place second behind
Peter Mel, one of my heroes! He has set the benchmark in competitive big wave surfing and deserves to be Worl
..the ASP World Championship Tour ratings.
1 – Mick Fanning (AUS) 18.80
The Big Wave World Tour has just concluded its third successful season and will be crowning Big Wave World Tour champion,
Peter Mel, later this month.The season started out strong at the extremely consistent big wave spot Punta de Lobos, Chile, home of the Quiksilver Ceremonial. The contest was held under sunny skies, perfect off
..y endless walls allowed legendary big wave rider,
Peter Mel, to carve himself all the way to the final, impre.. conditions to run their respected events.
Peter Mel’s semi final berth in Chile and his win in Peru c..o hold our two events in the Northern Hemisphere,
Peter Mel our newly crowned Champion did a spectacular job ..nd will be crowning Big Wave World Tour champion,
Peter Mel, later this month.The season started out strong a
..urfing, Punta de Lobos, Chile has yet to disappoint in the history of the event.“
The 2012 Quiksilver Ceremonial participants include: Jamie Sterling, Kohl Christensen, Carlos Burle, Marcos Monteiro,
Peter Mel, Cristian Merello, Greg Long, Gabriel Villarán, Mark Healey, Jaimie Mitchell, Danilo Couto, Rusty Long, Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Ramón Navarro, Diego Medina, Fernando Zegers, Joao De Macedo, Felipe Cesa
..
MAKING IT GOOD AGAIN
I began surfing the same year that Peter Mel got the cover of SURFING Magazine for packing the inside bowl of Maverick’s. It was also the same year that Ratboy got the cover o
Peter Mel got the cover of SURFING Magazine for packing the inside bowl of Maverick’s. It was also the same year that Ratboy got the cover of the “Did he make it?” issue of Surfer for his backside 360-air duri
..; Kelly Slater (Florida); Keone Downing (Hawaii); Kohl Christensen (Hawaii); Makuakai Rothman (Hawaii); Mark Healey (Hawaii); Michael Ho (Hawaii); Nathan Fletcher (California); Noah Johnson (Hawaii);
Peter Mel (California); Ramon Navarro (Chile); Reef McIntosh (Hawaii); Ross Clarke-Jones (Australia); Rusty Keaulana (Hawaii); Shane Dorian (Hawaii); Sunny Garcia (Hawaii); Tom Carroll (Australia); Carlos Burl
.., walkie-talkies, jetskis, make-up artists and, of course, surfers.
"Of Men and Mavericks" requires stunt surfers. Greg Long, Grant "Twiggy" Baker, Zach Wormhoudt, Dave Wassal,
Peter Mel, Anthony Tashnick and Shawn "Barney" are doing perfect rides and wipe-outs, too.
The cutting-edge face replacement effects are also in the line-up. Jay Moriarty's biopic is a strong
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Pete Cabrinha has opened a new art gallery in Paia, Maui. The founder of Cabrinha Kites is an accomplished artist and gets inspiration from th
..have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar, Tyler Smith and Zach Wormhoudt are ready to hit the ..have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Pete Cabrinha has opened a new art gallery
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Pete Cabrinha has opened a new art gallery in Paia, Maui. The founder of Cabrinha Kites is an accomplished artist and gets inspiration from th
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..s have been invited to compete at the 2012 Mavericks Surf Contest. Kelly Slater, from Florida, will have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new ASP Women’s World Tour manager. The 25-year-old pro surfer and six-year veteran of the elite ASP Women
..have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar, Tyler Smith and Zach Wormhoudt are ready to hit the ..have to deal with eight experienced Californians. Anthony Tashnick, Ken "Skindog" Colins,
Peter Mel, Ryan Augenstein, Shane Desmond, Shane Dollar,...
Jessi Miley-Dyer has been announced the new AS
..hile) and the Billabong Pico Alto (Peru). Californian big wave legend and one of Nelscott pioneers,
Peter Mel (USA) took an early lead in the BWWT ranking with his win in Peru.
Peter will compete in Nelscot..Biggest Wave surfed on Nelscott’s South Reef.
Current Big Wave World Tour ranking 2011/2012:
1.
Peter Mel (USA)
2. Ben Wilkinson (Australia)
3. Marcos Monteiro (Brazil)
4. Joao De Macedo (Portugal)
5.
..og Cabins reef, in Waimea Bay, Oahu's North Shore. It is unofficially seen as the biggest wave ever ridden.
Mike Parsons (2001, Cortez Bank), Miguel Del Toro (late summer 2007, Patagonia),
Peter Mel, Flea, Dan Malloy, Garrett MacNamara, the Wormhoudt brothers and Grant Baker (4th December 2007, Mavericks), Mike Parsons (January 5th 2008, Cortez Bank), Shane Dorian and Mark Healey (7th December 2
..ve won my first Big Wave World Tour event here in Peru", said
Peter Mel.
The Peruvian monster break pumped adrenaline for the compe.. gave him an edge in the extreme conditions.
Legendary standout
Peter Mel also started strong with a solid 9 point ride and waited until the..g and Kodiac Semch.
Results of the Billabong Pico Alto 2011
1.
Peter Mel (USA)
2. Ben Wilkinson (Australia)
3. Felipe Cesarano (Brazil)
..etition in the 2011 Big Wave World Tour in Peru. Quiksilver surfer
Peter Mel secured the first place prize, and his first ever Big Wave World T..to have won my first Big Wave World Tour event here in Peru”, said
Peter Mel.
Congratulations to Peter on this tremendous victory!—Quiksilver..eter on this tremendous victory!—Quiksilver
Final Results:
1.
Peter Mel (USA)
2. Ben Wilkinson (Australia)
3. Felipe Cesarano (Brazil)
.. wave spots, local surfers such as Twiggy Baker, from Durban, and Chris Bertish are waxing their boards and checking their equipment, ready to ride in the first Rebel Sessions.
Big wave surfer
Peter Mel has conquered the 2011 Billabong Pico Alto, in Peru. The US rider confirms his first Big Wave World Tour (BWWT) victory in giant 45-foot waves. Top international surfers from South Africa, Australia
..ability of satellite prognosis and prediction of movement of the waves and wind offer much incentive for discovery and adventure.
Results of Cabo Mongo Eco Surf
Open Surf
Big wave surfer
Peter Mel has conquered the 2011 Billabong Pico Alto, in Peru. The US rider confirms his first Big Wave World Tour (BWWT) victory in giant 45-foot waves. Top international surfers from South Africa, Australia
..ig Wave World Tour event here in Peru", said
Peter Mel.
The Peruvian monster break pumped adrenal.. in the extreme conditions.
Legendary standout
Peter Mel also started strong with a solid 9 point ride and..h.
Results of the Billabong Pico Alto 2011
1.
Peter Mel (USA)
2. Ben Wilkinson (Australia)
3. Felipe ..
6. Kodiak Semsch (Peru)
Big wave surfer
Peter Mel has conquered the 2011 Billabong Pico Alto, in Pe
..Santa Cruz legend Peter Mel charged his way to the top of the podium at the Pico Alto-Copa Burn Big
Peter Mel charged his way to the top of the podium at the Pico Alto-Copa Burn Big Wave Invitational yesterday..Chile. He plans to compete in the next scheduled event at Nelscott Reef in Oregon in November.
1.
Peter Mel (California)
2. Ben Wilkinson (Australia)
3. Felipe Cesarano (Brazil)
4. Joao de Macedo (Portuga
..ig Wave World Tour was a great way to start the season."
The 2011 Quiksilver Ceremonial participants included: Jamie Sterling, Kohl Christensen, Grant Washburn, Carlos Burle, Marcos Monteiro,
Peter Mel, Ben Wilkerson, Cristian Merello, Greg Long, Gabriel Villaran, Frank Solomon, Nic Lamb, Joao De Macedo, Eric Rebiere, Sebastian De Romana, Rusty Long, Felipe Cesarano, Andres Flores, Ramon Navarro, D
..rn in an attempt to reclaim their titles. The complete line-up of 2011 Quiksilver Ceremonial participants includes: Jamie Sterling, Kohl Christensen, Anthony Taschnick, Carlos Burle, Marcos Monteiro,
Peter Mel, Chris Bertish, Cristian Merello, Greg Long, Gabriel Villarán, Mark Healey, Kealii Mamala, Jaimie Mitchell, Danilo Couto, Sebastian De Romana, Rusty Long, Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Ramón Navarr
..o strong, it is now just waiting for the elements to align.”
The 2011 Quiksilver Ceremonial participants include: Jamie Sterling, Kohl Christensen, Anthony Taschnick, Carlos Burle, Marcos Monteiro,
Peter Mel, Chris Bertish, Cristian Merello, Greg Long, Gabriel Villarán, Mark Healey, Kealii Mamala, Jaimie Mitchell, Danilo Couto, Sebastian De Romana, Rusty Long, Grant Twiggy Baker, Ramón Navarro,
.. a diving accident in the Maldives Islands, in 2001.
The first big-wave surfing contest at Mavericks was held in 1999 with Darryl "Flea" Virostko, Richard Schmidt, Ross Clarke-Jones, and
Peter Mel taking first, second, third, and fourth places, respectively.
They have sponsors, rankings, a rulebook and even a board of directors. Meet the Second Life Surfing Association (SLSA). Confus
..dino, “Beaver,” Vince “The Godfather” Collier, Jason “Ratboy” Collins, Chris Gallagher, Shane Beschen, Anthony Tashnick, Tyler Smith, Nathan Fletcher, Christian Fletcher, Kolohe Andino, Sunny Garcia,
Peter Mel, Ken “Skindog” Collins, Darryl “Flea” Virostko, Peter Townend, Shawn Dollar, Tyler Fox, Ashton Madeley, Nat Young, Jake Davi, Chris Ward, Tommy Reyes, Michael Ho, Troy Rettig, Koby Abberton, Willie E
..th a lovely wife and a baby on the way, his choice is easy.
Peter Mel. Old school values with a new school vision
Peter Mel is al..nbsp;
Peter Mel. Old school values with a new school vision
Peter Mel is also conflicted. In the middle of writing this, I spoke to Pete..air and other big-wave supplements. I’ll leave you with his words.
Peter Mel:
“I come from a time when we surfed Maverick’s with no
..rs —we’re in Hawaii, even the rain is pleasant. North Shore legend Mark Cunningham announces the competitors, who sit next to their weapon of choice (except Ian Walsh, who only has a shortboard. When
Peter Mel teases him about it Ian doesn’t miss a beat: “Gotta get under that ledge, Pete”). Young girls deliver leis and plaques and cheek-kisses. The day’s most emotional moment comes when Andy Irons and Marv
..ning (HAW)
Sunny Garcia (HAW)
Mark Healy (HAW)
Michael Ho (HAW)
Bruce Irons (HAW)
Noah Johnson (HAW)
Rusty Keaulana (HAW)
Brock Little (HAW)
Greg Long (USA)
Reef McIntosh (HAW)
Garrett McNamara (HAW)
Peter Mel (USA)
Ramon Navarro (CHL)
Jamie O’Brien (HAW)
Makuakai Rothman (HAW)
Kelly Slater (USA)
Jamie Sterling (HAW)
Dave Wassell (HAW)
Grant Baker (ZAF)
Chris Bertish (EUR)
Carlos Burle (BRA)
Takayuki
..points towards their ASP World Ranking in an attempt to qualify for the prestigious ASP World Tour.
Peter Mel (Santa Cruz, CA), 40, battled his way through the high-tide conditions while slaying the day’s high..de (USA) 10.27, Kai Barger (HAW) 6.53, David Giddings (USA) 6.43, George Nelson (USA) 3.93
Heat 15:
Peter Mel (USA) 14.80, Olamana Eleogram (HAW) 12.67, Shaun Joubert (ZAF) 8.20, Dylan Southworth (MEX) ts
Heat
..ll. It’s no longer in the hands of a corporation. The sole control is in the hands of the surfers and the surfers’ group.
Who is the surfers’ group?
The surfers group is five people: Grant Washburn,
Peter Mel, Doug Acton, myself, and Kim Moriarty. There’re a lot of different elements to the event now, so it might get confusing for some people…
Well let’s clear some shit up right here.
[Laughs] Yeah, the s
